International Professional and Higher Categories

International Professionals and Higher Categories

International Professionals are recruited internationally and are expected to serve at different duty stations throughout their career within the Organization. There is a wide range of jobs in this category requiring a high degree of educational, substantive expertise, analytical and communication skills, and/or managerial leadership ability.

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We also provide opportunities for young graduates from non- and under-represented countries to work with us through a competitive recruitment programme. If you recently graduated from university and have limited or no working experience, you may qualify to participate in our Young Professional Programme.                                                 

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Title Location Sort descending Type of post Grade Closing date
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Associate Research Officer (part time 50%)
Associate Research Officer (part time 50%) Trieste, Italy 15 Dec 2025
Trieste, Italy Professional P-2 07-JAN-2026
Assistant Director-General for Education
Assistant Director-General for Education Paris, France 2 Dec 2025
Paris, France Director ADG 02-JAN-2026
Assistant Director-General for Culture
Assistant Director-General for Culture Paris, France 2 Dec 2025
Paris, France Director ADG 02-JAN-2026
Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information Paris, France Director ADG 02-JAN-2026
Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations Paris, France Director ADG 02-JAN-2026
Deputy Director-General
Deputy Director-General Paris, France 20 Nov 2025
Paris, France Director DDG 20-DEC-2025
Senior Project Officer (Freedom of Expression and Media and Information Literacy) Paris, France Professional P-4 05-JAN-2026